Software:AlphaCom

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Short description: Computer terminal emulator
AlphaCom
Developer(s)OmniCom Technologies
Initial release1999; 25 years ago (1999)
Stable release
9.0 / 2015 (2015)
PlatformWindows, OS X
TypeTerminal emulator
LicenseProprietary
WebsiteOmniCom Technologies

AlphaCom is a commercial SSH, Telnet and RS-232/modem client and terminal emulator by OmniCom Technologies.[1] It is a Windows product[2] but has been known to also run on Linux via emulation.[3]

History

AlphaCom is a GUI-based RS-232/modem, Telnet and SSH client and terminal emulator. The earliest known version was released in 1999.[4] It was previously part of a line of networking software which included a remote desktop client called winShadow, a Telnet server called AlphaServ, and a remote printing product called AlphaLPD.[5][6] The company now offers only AlphaCom and AlphaLPD.[7] All of the above are commercialware.

Features

  • Wyse 50/50+, Wyse 60, SCO ANSI, Linux, IBM 3151, ANSI, VT220, VT102, VT100, VT52 emulations
  • International keyboard and character set
  • Built-in utilities includes file transfer, host look-up, ping, traceroute, FTP, time client and network scanner

OmniCom Technologies has further information on their web site.

Compatibility

AlphaCom runs on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. It also runs on the Windows Server series of operating systems.[8] An experimental version for macOS was made available in January 2016.[9]

Popularity

AlphaCom is a popular choice among system and network administrators. [10] [11] [12] [13][14][15][16] A free trial of AlphaCom is available.[8] The trial version is valid for 30 days.

See also

References

  1. "Download AlphaCom". PCWorld. 2010-06-14. http://www.pcworld.com/product/997343/alphacom.html. Retrieved 2016-01-06. 
  2. "AlphaCom - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com". 2010-06-21. http://download.cnet.com/AlphaCom/3000-2155_4-10018470.html. Retrieved 2016-01-06. 
  3. "WineHQ - AlphaCom 5.0". https://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=14153. Retrieved 2016-01-06. 
  4. Tony Lawrence (2012-07-12). "AlphaCom3 Terminal Emulator". http://aplawrence.com/Reviews/alphacom3.html. Retrieved 2016-01-06. 
  5. "OmniCom Technologies". 2001-02-24. Archived from the original on February 24, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20010224212001/http://www.omnicomtech.com/. Retrieved 2016-01-06. 
  6. "OmniCom Technologies - Network Connectivity Software". 2004-01-01. Archived from the original on January 1, 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20040101115126/http://omnicomtech.com/. Retrieved 2016-01-06. 
  7. "OmniCom Technologies". http://omnicomtech.com/products/. Retrieved 2016-01-06. 
  8. 8.0 8.1 "OmniCom Technologies". http://omnicomtech.com/products/alphacom.php3. Retrieved 2016-01-06. 
  9. "OmniCom Technologies". Archived from the original on 2004-01-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20040101115126/http://omnicomtech.com/. 
  10. "Oakland Corporation - Downloads". http://www.oaklandcorp.com/downloads.aspx. Retrieved 2016-01-06. 
  11. "Archived copy". http://aplawrence.com/ez-site-search/?q=alphacom. 
  12. "Serial terminal emulation help, please? (again...)". 2011-01-17. http://www.instructables.com/answers/Serial-terminal-emulation-help-please-again/. Retrieved 2016-01-06. 
  13. "Modwest FAQ and Knowledge Base - What is a good SSH or Telnet program for me to use?". http://support.modwest.com/content/20/47/en/what-is-a-good-ssh-or-telnet-program-for-me-to-use.html. Retrieved 2016-01-06. 
  14. Stephen Cox. "Outpost Firewall Guide - Telnet". http://www.outpostfirewall.com/guide/rules/preset_rules/telnet.htm. Retrieved 2016-01-06. 
  15. "Video Terminal Information-PC Emulation". ftp://ftp.u-aizu.ac.jp/pub/misc/device/terminal/pc_emulation.html. Retrieved 2016-01-06. 
  16. "netcatlpr - SCO". http://www.justskins.com/forums/netcatlpr-97349.html. Retrieved 2016-01-06. 

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